IT Project Manager

Vital Tech Solutions; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Tech Solutions in Livonia, Michigan is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives in transportation operations. This hybrid role involves overseeing project execution from planning to delivery while working closely with IT and other stakeholders.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience in logistics and transportation. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in transportation and logistics.
• 5 years of experience within freight brokerage or 3PL environments.
• Strong understanding of freight movement and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives supporting business and technology goals.
• Manage technology project lifecycle from requirements to support.
• Monitor solution performance and identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

API integrations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business

Tools

SQL

Reporting tools

Job description

Livonia, United States | Posted on 06/25/2026

This role is a hybrid opportunity (3 days on site per week, with occasional need for 4-5 days per week on site based on project load)

The Project Manager leads cross‑functional initiatives that support business and technology goals across transportation operations. Working collaboratively with IT, operational teams, and key stakeholders, this position ensures successful project execution from planning through delivery.

• Manage the full lifecycle of technology projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post‑launch support.
• Lead integration initiatives involving APIs, EDI transactions, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other logistics platforms.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, timelines, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define business requirements and technical specifications.
• Oversee data integration activities, including mapping, validation, transformation, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate testing activities, including system, integration, and user acceptance testing, to ensure successful deployments.
• Monitor solution performance after implementation and identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks while developing mitigation plans to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure technical documentation, workflow diagrams, system architecture details, and integration specifications remain current and accurate.
• Facilitate Agile project activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Support cross‑functional teams in driving process standardization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote adherence to cybersecurity, data protection, and system governance standards throughout project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with 5 years of that experience within transportation, logistics, supply chain, freight brokerage, or 3PL environments.
• Strong understanding of transportation and supply chain operations, including dispatching, routing, carrier management, fleet operations, and freight movement.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and logistics technology platforms.
• Knowledge of API integrations, EDI transactions, and system‑to‑system data exchange processes.
• Experience coordinating software implementations, enhancements, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP is a Plus, Scrum Master, Agile, or similar project management certification.
• Experience with cloud‑based platforms, microservices architecture, and event‑driven systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, data analysis, or business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, including identity and access management, application security, cloud security, network architecture, and business continuity planning.
• Experience managing technology vendors, carriers, and third‑party logistics partners.